District Dedicated Substitute Teachers (4 positions)

Battle Creek Public Schools; Battle Creek (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools is seeking District Dedicated Substitute Teachers to provide consistent instructional support in assigned schools. This role reports to the district and fills in when staff are absent, maintaining continuity of instruction and a safe learning environment.

Position requires strong classroom management, flexibility across grade levels, and collaboration with teachers and staff. Salary is $23.70/hour with an 188-day contract, and BCPS emphasizes equity, excellence, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 60 college credits with a 2.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or a valid Michigan teaching certificate or Substitute teacher permit.
• Must meet district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned school and accept classroom assignments based on building needs.
• Provide classroom coverage for teacher absences and other staffing needs.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain continuity of instruction.
• Create and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Establish classroom routines and appropriate student behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff.
• Maintain regular attendance and adapt to changing needs.
• Comply with district procedures on supervision, safety, and confidentiality.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Lesson plans

Relationships with students

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Professionalism

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits with 2.0 GPA

Michigan teaching certificate or substitute permit

Job description

District Dedicated Substitute Teachers (4 positions) JobID: 1884

• Position Type: General Teaching
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Battle Creek Public Schools

Every Student. Every Dream. Every Day.

At Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS), we see, challenge, and support every scholar to reach their infinite potential. BCPS offers a range of innovative learning opportunities, including IB, arts, STEM, Career Academies, early childhood, and adult education, all grounded in academic excellence, equity, and community.

Join a district that invests in its people. BCPS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and more. Whether you're a teacher, support professional, or leader, BCPS offers meaningful work in a community that values you.

Position Summary

The District Dedicated Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional support within an assigned school by serving in classrooms when teachers or other instructional staff are absent. Unlike a traditional day-to-day substitute, the Dedicated District Substitute reports to the same district each scheduled workday and is assigned where support is most needed.

The District Dedicated Substitute is responsible for maintaining a safe, positive, and productive learning environment; implementing classroom lesson plans; supporting student learning and engagement; and maintaining established classroom routines and expectations. This position requires flexibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff across multiple grade levels and instructional settings.

The District Dedicated Substitute supports the district's mission tosee, challenge, and support scholars to reach their infinite potential and demonstrates a commitment toAcademic Excellence, Equity, and Community.

Position Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned school each scheduled workday and accept classroom or instructional assignments based on building needs.
• Provide classroom coverage for teacher absences, vacancies, meetings, professional development, or other staffing needs.
• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher while maintaining continuity of instruction.
• Create and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and appropriate student behavior.
• Engage students in learning and provide appropriate academic assistance throughout the school day.
• Adapt instruction and support, as appropriate, to meet varying student learning needs.
• Work effectively with students receiving special education services and collaborate with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff.
• Follow school and district procedures related to student supervision, behavior, safety, confidentiality, and emergency response.
• Communicate relevant information regarding student progress, behavior, completed work, and classroom activities to the classroom teacher and/or school administrator.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction and other assigned activities, which may include arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions, or other school activities.
• Collaborate professionally with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility when assignments or building needs change throughout the school day.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 60 college credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university, or a valid Michigan teaching certificate or Substitute teacher permit required.
• Must meet all requirements established by the district.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, youth development, childcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Previous classroom, substitute teaching, paraprofessional, tutoring, or teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong classroom management and student supervision skills.
• Ability to follow and effectively implement teacher-provided lesson plans and classroom procedures.
• Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively with students across a range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn differentiated instructional practices and positive behavior support strategies.
• Ability to respond calmly, appropriately, and professionally to challenging student behaviors or unexpected situations.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of the school team.
• Ability to quickly learn classroom routines, instructional expectations, technology, and school procedures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, content areas, and assignments throughout the school year.
• Dependability, initiative, flexibility, and a student-centered approach to the work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and to supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of all students.

Salary: $23.70/hour

Contract: 188 days

SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Battle Creek Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 11:13:15 PM CST.

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